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Thailand Thailand Currency Guide

The currency of Thailand and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB).

Currency

Thai Baht

THB

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 33.8 THB

1 EUR ≈ 37.7 THB

1 GBP ≈ 45.2 THB

Thai Baht conversion table

Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.

USDTHB
1 USD33.8 THB
5 USD169 THB
10 USD338 THB
50 USD1,688 THB
100 USD3,376 THB
500 USD16,882 THB
THBUSD
100 THB2.96 USD
500 THB14.8 USD
1,000 THB29.6 USD
5,000 THB148 USD

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

Learn more

Local data

Get an eSIM for Thailand before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Thailand

Bangkok

Big and busy, but the BTS and MRT make it manageable. Staying near a station saves the most time.

Pattaya

About two hours from Bangkok, often combined with it. Beaches and nightlife within a short strip.

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's leading cultural city, set on the banks of the Ping River. It's a great place to visit temples such as Doi Suthep and Wat Phra Singh and to enjoy nature at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is a city in Thailand's Ayutthaya Province, more commonly known by its short name than its full official one.

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima is the central city of Thailand's northeastern Isan region. It is also the capital of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, facing the Andaman Sea. The western beaches—Patong, Karon, and Kata—each have their own atmosphere, and your choice of accommodation shapes the character of your trip. The Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay are easily visited by boat day tours.